Amanda Lucas is the founder of Lucas Literacy Lab and the proud mother of two daughters and one boxer puppy. Amanda has been a teacher in charter and private schools across NYC since 2015. She has taught grades pre-k through 8th grade utilizing a child-led, hands-on, project-based approach. Her BA is in English Language Arts from Hunter College, and she attended Columbia University’s Masters program in Elementary Inclusive Education. Before becoming a teacher, Amanda was a writer and Editorial Assistant at Parents and American Baby magazines. She has also self-published a picture book about her daughters entitled I Need an Idea. When Amanda could not find a school that honored the magic and power of literacy, she set out to create it. Amanda is a lover of quirks, strong coffee, and good books. Lucas Literacy Lab is the bibliophile's haven she wished for as a child, and she can not wait to share it with you.